Boman Irani is an actor, voice artist, photographer, and screenwriter from India. He is well-known in Hindi films for his humorous parts and has won multiple honors. He studied hotel management and worked as a waiter at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai for several years. He also participated in amateur theater productions.
Irani is well-known for his adaptability and ability to perform a variety of roles. He is also noted for his unusual voice, which he has used extensively in his voice-acting career. He has also worked in a few Telugu, Marathi, and Tamil films. Irani is married to Zenobia Irani, and they have two sons. He has written the screenplays for several films.
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| Full Name | Boman Irani |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actor, Photographer, Voice Artist |
| Famous As | Actor |
| Nick Name | Yet To Update |
| Date of Birth | 02 December 1959 |
| Age | 64 Years Old |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Country | India |
| Mother Tongue | Hindi |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Parsi |
| Hobbies | Photography |
| Food Habits | Yet To Update |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma In Polytechnic |
| School Name | St. Mary’s School |
| College/University | Mithibai College, Mumbai |
| Debut | Film – Everybody Says I’m Fine! (2001) |
Early Life
Boman Irani was born on December 2, 1959, in Mumbai. He worked as a waiter and room service staff at the Taj Mahal Palace after graduating from Mithibai College. Due to his mother’s deteriorating health, he was forced to leave that work and return to his mother’s bakery in Byculla, Mumbai.
Between 1987 and 1989, Irani also dabbled in photography. Irani had a penchant for cinema since college and studied professional acting under Hansraj Sindhia from 1981 to 1983. Soon after, he became interested in British theatre and began to learn other accents.
Irani was mentored by famous theatrical actor Alyque Padamsee, best known for portraying Mohammad Ali Jinnah in the epic biographical film Gandhi (1982). He was introduced to Padamsee by Shiamak Davar. Irani also handled the bakery and namkeen store that belonged to his mother, who took over from Irani’s father after his death, where he used to prepare and sell potato chips and tea till he was 32 years old. This business, located on Mumbai’s Grant Road between Novelty Cinema and Apsara Cinema, is also where Irani met his mother-in-law for the first time.
Career
In his career, Boman Irani has appeared in more than 100 movies. Boman Irani has received numerous honors for his contributions to the world of cinema. His most well-known performance was as the dean of Dr. Viru Sahastrabuddhe, sometimes known as Virus, in the excellent comedy film 3 Idiots. Additionally, he co-hosted the IIFA Awards with actor Riteish Deshmukh in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011.
On January 24, 2019, Amitabh Bachchan presented the logo for his production company, Irani Movietone. Boman Irani is currently a member of the International Movement to Unite Nations’ Board of Advisors (I.I.M.U.N.). Boman Irani has served as a brand ambassador for Puri Oil (MillsP )’s Mark Oil, Exotica, RO Kent, Going NGO, Saffola, AmbiPur Nature Valley, and CARS24.
To bring together aspiring writers, both amateur and professional, from all backgrounds, and help them collaborate and learn the complexities of screenwriting. Boman Irani teaches a master’s class Known as Spiral bound.
Boman Irani created the unique Spiral Bound screenplay writing program to demystify the trade for cinema students of all ages.
Irani continued to work as a photographer, but at the age of 32, she went to Mumbai to see Aspy Adajania, then-president of the Olympic Boxing Association of India and asked to be the official photographer for the World Cup. When Adajania told him he didn’t need him, Irani offered to work at his office for free for 6 months in exchange for a ring-side badge to cover the event. He persisted in trying to persuade Adajania and covered a state boxing event differently than other photographers. Adajania was delighted with Irani’s images and dedication and hired him as the official photographer.
In January 2019, he established his production company, Irani Movietone. Irani will make his directorial debut in 2022. In the same year, Irani starred in Masoom as Dr. Balraj Kapoor.
Family
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| Father Name | Yet To Update |
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| Mother Name | Jerbanoo Irani |
| Brother Name | Yet To Update |
| Sister Name | Yet To Update |
Physical Appearance
| Height (Approx.) | in centimeters – 188 cm in meters – 1.88 m in feet inches – 6’02” |
|---|---|
| Weight (Approx.) | in kilograms – 88 kg in pounds – 194 lbs |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationship Status
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Boman Irani Wife Name | Zenobia Irani |
| Children | Kayoze Irani, Danesh Irani |
Net Worth & Salary
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| Net Worth (Approx.) | $75 Million |
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| Salary (Approx.) | Yet To Update |
| Car & Bike Collection | Yet To Update |
| Income Source | Yet To Update |
Social Media Handles
| @boman_irani | |
| @BomanIrani | |
| @bomanirani |
Boman Irani Songs List
Boman Irani Songs Lyrics
Awards
Boman Irani has received several awards for her contributions to the Indian entertainment industry. These awards include:
- International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Performance in a Comic Role in 2004.
- International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Performance in a Comic Role in 2004.
- Global India Film Awards: Best Comedian in 2006 (Nominated)
- International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Performance in a Comic Role in 2006 (Nominated)
- International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Performance in a Negative Role in 2007 (Nominated)
- International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Performance in a Negative Role in 2010.
- International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Performance in a Negative Role (Nominated)
- International Indian Film Academy Awards: Best Performance in a Comic Role in 2013 (Nominated)
- Stardust Awards: Best Actor Searchlight Awards in 2013 (Nominated)
- Zee Cine Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2013 (Nominated)
- Times Of India Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in 2013 (Nominated)
Controversy
Boman Irani most recently being suspected of involvement in the QNet scam. QNet is a multi-level marketing organization accused of operating a pyramid scheme. A complaint was filed against Boman Irani and his son, Danesh, in 2023, alleging their participation in the QNet scam worth Rs425 crore. However, no formal charges have been filed against them, and they have denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
8 Facts About Boman Irani
- Boman Irani began his profession as a room service attendant at the Taj Mahal Hotel.
- Before starting acting, he worked at his family’s bakery and as a photographer.
- Shiamak Davar pushed him to audition for Alyque Padamsee to become an actor.
- In 1998, he landed the role of Mahatma Gandhi in Feroze Khan’s Mahatma Vs Gandhi despite weighing 98kg.
- Everybody Says I’m Fine! was his first film. (2001)
- I am not Bajirao was his most lauded theater production in 2005, and it ran for a decade.
- Boman Irani got the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his performance in 3 Idiots (2009).
- His debut Telugu film, Attarintiki Daredi (2013), was released in 2013.
Favorite Things
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| Musicians | Yet To Update |
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| Singers | Yet To Update |
| Films | The Sound Of Music |
| Foods | Dhansak, Biryani, Prawns Curry rice |
| Sport | Yet To Update |
| Actress | Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Color | White |
FAQs
64 Years Old
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Boman Irani has two sons, Kayoze Irani and Danesh Irani. Kayoze Irani is an actor and film director who made his debut in the 2012 film Student of the Year. Danesh Irani is an entrepreneur.
Boman Irani is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Gujarati.
Boman Irani was born on December 2, 1959, so as of today, November 20, 2023, he is 63 years old.
Boman Irani’s first Bollywood movie was Munnabhai MBBS, which was released in 2003.